Stage is set for a thrilling World Rugby PNC

The stage is set for a thrilling World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2019, with the tournament taking on added significance two months out from Rugby World Cup.

This year’s edition promises to be one of the most competitive and fascinating to date with all six participating teams making their final Rugby World Cup preparations.

Reigning champions Fiji, who have won the past four Pacific Nations Cups will be looking to add a fifth conse

Meanwhile, Japan, Canada and USA, who rejoin the tournament for the first time since 2015, will want to put their finishing touches on squad preparations, using the tournament as a springboard for Rugby World Cup later in the year.

World Rugby Chairman, Sir Bill Beaumont says with all roads leading to Rugby World Cup this year’s PNC will be fascinating.

The Flying Fijians will play Japan in Kamaishi today at 5:50pm.

cutive title to their trophy room as the tournament’s highest ranked team but will face stiff competition from fellow Pacific Islands Tonga and Samoa, both with a point to prove as they build towards World Cup.

 

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